About Us | Power of Books

Meet the Team

We are a family of bookworms who are passionate about reading and learning. We believe that reading is a great way of educating ourselves. We would like to see many more Indonesian children have access to quality reading books.

Founder & Director

Rosa Pollock

Rosa is an accountant and a book lover. She believes that children’s books and literacy are life-changers to children in remote areas. Supporting Indonesian children's book authors is also her passion.

Director

Calum Pollock

Calum is an aircraft engineer and instructor. As an avid reader, he would like to instill his love of books and reading in children with both educational and entertainment books inspiring them to use their imagination.

Director

Alison Cuthbertson

Alison is a livestock farmer and horse enthusiast.

She loves reading and wishes to encourage children to choose books to enjoy, and make reading a fun experience.

Book Coordinator

Resti Hedi Juanti

Resti finds joy in the laughter and imagination of children. Her love for literacy has led her to establish a children's library, Taman Baca Alfabet, in 2018, a second home to young readers in her community.

Our Goals

Encourage a love of reading among Indonesian parents, educators and children

Support independent libraries in remote areas in Indonesia and Indonesia children's book authors

Empower children through knowledge and imagination to become lifelong learners

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